Hannah Fry
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Hannah Fry

Woven Textile DesignerUnited Kingdom
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Hannah Fry
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Hannah Fry

Woven Textile DesignerUnited Kingdom
About me
I am a 2017 graduate of Textiles with Business Studies from the University of Brighton specialising in Woven Textiles.
Projects
  • Final Major Project: Handcrafted Roots
    Final Major Project: Handcrafted RootsThe project is based on celebrating traditional craftsmanship in a contemporary context. Handcrafted Roots explores artisanal weaving techniques and sustainability, putting emphasis on the benefits of slow living and slow textiles. The project specifically finds design inspiration from organic colours and formations found in woodland landscapes. The collection of highly textured, Autumn/Winter womenswear fabrics is an exploration of tactile forms found in nature. Woven outcomes are inspired by my own photography and artworks of compositions made with fibrous foraged forms. Experimental weave structures are combined with a conscious use of natural fibres and natural dyes in warm, earthy tones. Daring and fibrous yarn choices are selected to convey exciting surface textures and 3D qualities. Designed with the artistic, free spirited and yet sophisticated consumer in mind; the overall feel of the collection centres around handwoven and handspun looks, warm natural hues and artisanal techniques, with a suggestion of bohemian spirit.
Work history
    Creative Studio Assistant
     - Bristol, United KingdomInternship
    ♣ Involvement in much of the design process: winding warps, setting up looms, weaving and finishing samples for the upcoming collections and portfolios of Dash and Miller and Bristol Weaving Mill, and their specific clients such as Chanel, WGSN and The New Craftsmen ♣ Creating mood boards of the latest trends in woven textiles to inform and inspire woven designs ♣ Colour and yarn research by producing yarn windings for potential collections ♣ Researching and selecting appropriate design options, and relevant visuals to send to existing and potential clients ♣ Preparing samples in order to distribute them to clients worldwide and meet strict deadlines ♣ Designing weave structures on Pointcarre, then developing them on the loom ♣ Training on the TC2 Jacquard loom
    Business Development Assistant
     - United KingdomInternship
    ♣ Working on Rapanui’s newest business venture (Teemill) ♣ Identifying potential customers and contacting them directly, maintaining a professional conversation with them to secure their involvement with Teemill ♣ Use of Photoshop and digital printing technology to create demo T Shirts to send to desired clients Business experience: Marketing, Branding and selling the business idea to potential clients
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Skills
  • Hand Weaving
  • Hand Sewing
  • Abobe Indesign/photoshop/illustrator
  • Trend Research
  • Visual Research
  • Fashion Textiles
  • Textile Design
  • Machine Sewing
  • Original Artwork
  • Weave Designer